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Larimer County survey call is legitimate

By Buck Thompson

Posted:
01/19/2013 08:37:50 AM MST

Dear Buck:

I just received a call from an individual claiming he needed my email address to send me a survey for the Larimer County Commissioners. I would like to know if this is a legitimate way for the commissioners to ask for our input. Call came from 370-9613, a wireless phone that does not come up as belonging to the county.

Signed, Skeptical on Survey

Dear Skeptical: "It is legitimate," said Deni LaRue, Larimer County community information manager. "It just start this week."

Larimer County works with Colorado State University every couple years to conduct a random and scientific survey to see how citizens feel about county government and services. The university has contracted with an individual to make calls to residents, and those calls are coming up from a private number, confirmed LaRue.

This year, the survey is being conducted solely online, so the caller is asking willing residents to give their email, then a link to a secure survey will be sent. The hope is that 300 people from across the county and balanced by gender will complete the survey for statistically reliable data.

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